‘He wanted us to kill him': Former Ala. deputy holds wife, baby hostage before fatally shooting self
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson was able to negotiate the safe release of the hostages just moments before the shooting
Robert Dial won $22 million in economic damages and $2 million for pain and suffering after he sued an ex-Parker PD detective over his 2022 arrest on felony charges of tampering with evidence
After Memphis Police Officer Torres-Molina searched the man and removed a firearm, he attempted to detain the suspect in a cruiser; the suspect then pulled out a second handgun and shot the officer
Joshua Tibbetts had worked for the Maine Wardens Service since 2008; he was part of the Incident Management Team, search planning and unmanned aerial vehicle programs
New counter-UAS systems funded through a FEMA grant will help Texas DPS detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events
The event will bring together Canadian women in law enforcement for leadership training, wellness sessions and case studies focused on advancing women in policing
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
From self-doubt to credibility tests, early-career challenges can define what comes next. This discussion explores how women navigate those pressures and build lasting career momentum
How automated reporting and synchronized dispatch and response can bridge staffing gaps and boost officer safety
How video, supported by connected data and automated tools, is shaping police response, reporting and post-incident review
The link between reduced burnout, improved retention and smarter workflows
The margin between prevention and response is shrinking — and the stakes are rising
Turn officer safety needs into competitive, fundable grant requests
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
New FAA approvals and advances in autonomy allow public safety agencies to scale drone programs, improving coverage and efficiency without increasing staffing
Reduce investigative delays by connecting officers, analysts and investigators in real time
Axon’s integrated network will handle threats from above and around event venues
Their lighting products feature extraordinary brightness while also offering high value and durability
How to navigate JAG funding and build stronger, more competitive grant applications
Regardless of agency size or incident complexity, a streamlined response is achievable
Evidence preserved at the scene, combined with AI-powered analysis, helped investigators crack a 38-year-old case
Learn how modern towing workflows can cut response times and clear scenes faster
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As alerts, bulletins and emails multiply, agencies are rethinking how to deliver the right intelligence to the right officer
OFF DUTY
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to law enforcement officers with an abundance of discounts
An officer’s moving tribute to those who’ve worn the badge and now face the quiet struggle of life after service
From TSA compliance to real-world durability, these lock boxes earn high marks for officers who need lightweight, secure storage that performs under pressure
Building a positive off-duty identity, like Sgt. Andre Thomas’ work as a Sea World dolphin trainer, is vital for long-term wellness in public safety.
On National Punctuation Day, test your knowledge of punctuation
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